Part-time

Dayshift - No Weekends

Flexible Schedule

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center (Sirius Vet) is the first of its kind in the Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs metro area. We are a cutting-edge veterinary practice committed to delivering outstanding care to beloved pets. As a referral-only clinic, we specialize in orthopedic procedures designed to restore comfort, mobility, and overall health for small animals.

Position Summary: The Veterinary Hospital Assistant supports all departments by using all available resources, learned skills, and communication skills to provide great patient care. A veterinary hospital assistant is well-versed in the basic responsibilities of all departments. They are to help and assist with appointments, exams, surgical procedures, or recovery. This individual possesses the ability to remain versatile and positive and be a part of a strong team. The Veterinary Hospital Assistant supports the Doctor's Assistant during all patient appointments. The Veterinary Hospital Assistant will provide pre-and post-operative care to help ensure a positive outcome for all surgical patients.

Essential Functions:

General

Participate in end-of-day closing duties
Attend staff meetings
Perform additional duties as instructed by the floor supervisors and management team
Participate in Morning/end-of-day rounds as available
Communicate inventory needs to the appropriate personnel by updating the Want List via Google Sheets
Assist CCRs with cleaning exam rooms (wiping tables, chairs, sweeping, trash, etc.)
Assist DAs with filling medications for IN-HOUSE patients
Assist DAs with rechecking appointments and consults as needed.

ICU Patient Care

Provide exceptional care to all patients on a surgical day.
Effectively communicate with team members and relay pertinent information regarding patient status.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Assist with the appointment staff when needed
Perform any rehabilitation/physical therapy treatments when needed
- Ice
- Cold compression sleeve
- Passive range of motion
- Cold laser therapy
Feeding/watering of patients and ensuring the appropriate diet is followed
Help prepare patients for discharge by utilizing the discharge checklist in the patient's folder.
Walk discharged patients out to pet owners if the discharge technician is not available
Assist with housekeeping duties, walking patients, cleaning kennels/runs, etc.

Surgical Floor

Carry out all orders and directions from the DVM or LVT promptly
Hold and restrain animals safely during exams and treatments
Prepare patients for surgery by clipping and performing a dirty scrub before moving into the OR
Maintain a clean and sterile work environment in the OR
Assist LVTs with post-operative nursing care of all patients

Sterile Processing

Knowledge of proper sterilization techniques and circumstances that could compromise the sterility of equipment (storage techniques, wet packs, proper wrapping, etc.)
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Communicate necessary changes to surgical packs when necessary

KnowledgeSkills:

Interest in surgery
Ability to stand for long periods
Knowledge of equipment preparation and sterilization techniques
Knowledge of commonly performed orthopedic procedures
Knowledge of animal behavior
Reliable and organized

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